21. Which institution has directed for appointment of woman IPS officer in every district of Kerala to oversee POCSO related cases?
[A] Supreme Court of India
[B] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[C] High Court of Kerala
[D] National Commission for Women
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Correct Answer: C [High Court of Kerala]
Notes:
The High Court of Kerala has issued a set of directives to the state regarding Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).
The High Court has directed the state to appoint woman IPS officer in every district, to oversee the cases investigated under POSCO Act. It has also directed to establish One-Stop Support Centres, in lines with the Supreme Court directions, to protect the victims.
22. India has agreed on a 5-point plan with which neighbouring country, to resolve border issues?
[A] Nepal
[B] China
[C] Pakistan
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
India and China have recently agreed on five points regarding the situation on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
On the side lines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet in Moscow, the External affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi had strategic talks which focussed on Disengagement of troops and easing of tensions.
23. The Prime Minister has inaugurated 1.75 lakh houses built under PMAY (G) and released ‘Griha Pravesham’ plaque in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Bihar
[C] Gujarat
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated 1.75 lakh houses built under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin in over 12000 villages in Madhya Pradesh.
The Prime Minister also released the ‘Griha Pravesham’ plaque to mark the occasion. The 1.75 lakh houses are a part of the total of 18 lakh houses constructed across the country under the scheme. The work has also been completed in 35 to 40 days, instead of the usual time of 125 days.
24. Which regulator in India is set to revamp its IT infrastructure network and communication systems?
[A] RBI
[B] NABARD
[C] SEBI
[D] IRDAI
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Correct Answer: C [SEBI]
Notes:
Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed to revamp its IT infrastructure network and communication systems.
Also, SEBI has proposed to have a centralised control over its network. In this regard, SEBI has shortlisted 8 companies which includes Bharti Airtel, Wipro, TCS, HP, IBM, NTT India, Orange Business Services India Technology and Sify Technologies.
25. Which Indian institution has developed “Disinfectant spray for surface application”?
[A] AIIMS
[B] Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology
[C] Indian Medical Association
[D] Indian Council for Agricultural Research
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Correct Answer: B [Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology]
Notes:
The Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT) has successfully developed a “Disinfectant spray for surface application”.
The alcohol based “Disinfectant Spray” for the surface applications contains botanical anti-microbials which would prevent various diseases caused by bacteria and virus. IPFT is an autonomous Institution under the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
26. Which Indian technology major is set to acquire the European firm Guide Vision?
[A] TCS
[B] Infosys
[C] Wipro
[D] HCL
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Correct Answer: B [Infosys]
Notes:
Indian technology major Infosys has announced to acquire the European firm GuideVision.
Guidevision is one of the largest service sector enterprises in Europe, which is into service management consultancy specialised in offering strategic advisory. The acquisition agreement would cost Infosys up to 30 million Euro, which includes earn outs and bonuses.
27. What is the name of the short video platform launched by YouTube in India?
[A] Shorts
[B] TinTin
[C] Thinkz
[D] Musically
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Correct Answer: A [Shorts]
Notes:
YouTube has recently launched its short video platform called YouTube Shorts in India. This is expected to fill the gap created due to the ban on TikTok in India.
This video creation tool would be first available for Indian users. Using this tool, the users can create a 15-second or less short video and upload it on the platform. Users can also add music to their videos using YouTube’s song library.
28. The Indian Government has banned the export of which food commodity, under Foreign Trade Act, due to its price rise?
[A] Potato
[B] Tomato
[C] Garlic
[D] Onion
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Correct Answer: D [Onion]
Notes:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India has banned the export of all varieties of onions, except for those in cut, sliced or in powder form.
This has been done to increase the supply of onion in the county and to bring down its market price. The provision under Section 3 of Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 is used by the ministry in this regard.
29. Who has been elected as the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
[A] Om Birla
[B] Harivansh Narayan Singh
[C] Kanimozhi
[D] Manoj Jha
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Correct Answer: B [Harivansh Narayan Singh]
Notes:
The candidate of National Democratic Alliance and Janata Dal (United) MP – Harivansh Narayan Singh has been re-elected as the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha deputy chairman by a voice vote.
This is the second time he has been selected as the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha. He defeated the opposition candidate Manoj Jha of Rashtriya Janata Dal.
30. Which institution won the Utkrisht Sansthan Vishwakarma Award (USVA) 2020 of AICTE?
[A] College of Engineering, Pune
[B] National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
[C] College of Engineering, Chennai
[D] S R Engineering College
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Correct Answer: A [College of Engineering, Pune]
Notes:
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank virtually conferred Second Utkrisht Sansthan Vishwakarma Award.
The USVA Award is being organized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) since 2019, to motivate AICTE approved institutions. This year, the theme of the award is “India Fights Corona”. College of Engineering, Pune won the award in the overall category.
